Pensions to increase from today
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFrom today more than three million age, disability and carer pensioners, and veterans’ income support recipients will receive an increase in their pensions to help…
The Hon Jenny Macklin MP
Helping communities affected by Kimberley floods
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government is working to ensure measures are in place to support people and communities in flood-affected areas of the Kimberley in Western Australia.…
Australia’s pension system endorsed by OECD
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has confirmed Australia has a secure, sustainable and adequate pension system. The report,…
Supporting the community in Alice Springs
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, and the Northern Territory Chief Minister, Paul Henderson, today announced a $4.1 million package of initiatives to…
First annual report on the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe first Annual Report on the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009-2020 was released today. The report outlines actions taken in the first year…
Shadow Treasurer plays catch up on welfare reform
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPShadow Treasurer Joe Hockey has been playing catch up on welfare reform, endorsing the Government’s policies in his speech to the Sydney Institute. The Gillard…
Single largest return of Torres Strait Islander remains
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPArts Minister Simon Crean today welcomed the decision by the United Kingdom’s Natural History Museum to return to Australia 138 ancestral remains belonging to the…
Improving service delivery in remote communities in the Northern Territory
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore than half of the 15 Northern Territory communities identified under the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Service Delivery have now signed off on a…
Improving financial literacy in Indigenous communities
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore than 17,000 Indigenous Australians living in remote communities have been supported to help manage their money through a joint Australian Government and ANZ bank…
International Women’s Day 2011 – Remarks to the Australian Council of Trade Unions and Victorian Trades Hall Council
Speech by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPIt’s great to be here this evening, to join so many fantastic women to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day. Thank you Ged for…
Making history with Australia’s first Paid Parental Leave scheme
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPToday is a day to celebrate the achievements of women who have campaigned for decades for a national Paid Parental Leave scheme. On International Women’s…
Keeping up with the cost of living
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPMore than three million Australians will soon receive an increase in their pensions to help meet increases in the cost of living. From 20 March…
Report reveals changing attitudes in Australian homes
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPA new report has confirmed that mothers continue to do the lion’s share of unpaid domestic and child care work in Australia. Minister for Families…
Productivity Commission Draft Report into long term disability care support – Doorstop, Canberra
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPJoint Doorstop with Bill Shorten MP, Assistant Treasurer *** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: I would like to thank everyone for…
Productivity Commission Draft Report into long term disability care and support
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s draft report released as part of its inquiry into care and support for people with disability. The…
Indigenous Expenditure Report released
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government has welcomed the release of the first Indigenous Expenditure Report by the Productivity Commission. The report forms part of the Council of…
Pre-commitment technology and gambling reforms – Doorstop, Canberra
Transcript by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPJoint Doorstop with: Bill Shorten MP, Assistant Treasurer *** E & OE – Proof only *** JENNY MACKLIN: Thanks very much everyone for being here…
Paid Parental Leave safe from wreckers
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPFamilies and business can rest assured Australia’s first national Paid Parental Leave scheme will not be wrecked by the Liberal-National Coalition. I am pleased the…
Progressing important gambling reforms
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government today provided an update on its important gambling reforms ahead of the Council of Australian Governments Select Council on Gambling Reform meeting…
New approach to protection of vulnerable children
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Australian Government will provide $1.1 million to trial a new tool to assess the needs of vulnerable children and their families in four communities…
Billson needs to check his facts
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe Opposition has resorted to scaremongering in a last ditch effort to wreck Australia’s first Paid Parental Leave scheme. Today’s claim by the Member for…
Helping seniors get online
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAbout 94,000 older Australians across the country are now enjoying free access to broadband internet and computer kiosks through the Australian Government’s Broadband for Seniors…
New financial services for disadvantaged Australians
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAustralians excluded from mainstream banks and services will be assisted to access fair and appropriate financial products, including loans, under a $6.27 million Australian Government…
COAG endorses Australia’s first National Disability Strategy
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPThe first national strategy to provide a long term road map for improving the lives of Australians with disability, their families and carers has been…
Insight into the Australian family
Media Release by The Hon Jenny Macklin MPAn Australian Government-funded report has found parents are becoming increasingly vigilant about the impact of media and technology on their children’s education and personal development.…